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Common Lab Errors

Common issues:

  • Wrong Node.js version
  • Package manager mismatch
  • Missing dependencies
  • Port already in use
  • Local chain not running

Recommended response:

  • Confirm Node.js version
  • Reinstall dependencies
  • Restart the local chain
  • Read the command output before asking AI to debug

Common issues:

  • Wallet connected to the wrong network
  • No testnet ETH
  • Rejected wallet signature
  • Stale frontend wallet state

Recommended response:

  • Confirm the selected network
  • Check faucet instructions
  • Refresh the dApp
  • Reconnect the wallet

Common issues:

  • Solidity compiler version mismatch
  • Missing import
  • Contract not deployed
  • ABI not refreshed
  • Wrong contract address in the frontend

Recommended response:

  • Recompile contracts
  • Re-run deployment
  • Confirm generated artifacts
  • Confirm frontend network config

Common issues:

  • Insufficient funds
  • Transaction reverted
  • Wrong signer
  • Missing approval
  • Gas estimation failure

Recommended response:

  • Check the revert reason
  • Confirm token allowance
  • Confirm the signer account
  • Inspect the transaction in a block explorer

Common issues:

  • AI assumes the wrong framework version
  • AI invents APIs or files
  • AI suggests mainnet deployment
  • AI asks for private keys or secrets

Recommended response:

  • Ask AI to read the current docs first
  • Verify files and commands locally
  • Keep all private keys out of chat
  • Stay on testnets